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๐ Speedline Models is back in business!
15 days ago by
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Thats great news
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๐ BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
18 days ago by
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๐Thanks Phil, something I would definitely put on the to do list!
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๐ฌ Re: LesRo Sportsman (?) Restoration
23 days ago by
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Looks like a project but ne well worth the investment os time and skill
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๐ BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
28 days ago by
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Wow
Sorry not totally model boat related but I was at school in the late sixties in Manchester and after a series of sponsored walks the school bought the railway station in the basin as an outdoor pursuit centre. Many, many memories
Would love to visit the club now 50 odd years later with one of my many (some would say too many) models
So glad the basin is being put to such great use
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๐ Saying hello
1 month ago by
๐ฌ๐ง Steve P (

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Wolac, welcome
Good choice on the model, the pilot was one of my first and still favourite boats. Working through the Slec range, huntsman, fireboat etc is almost a right of passage!
There are lot of talented modellers here so feel free to shout!
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๐ฌ Re: Final launch day
2 months ago by
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Lovely build
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๐ Hand Painting
2 months ago by
๐ฌ๐ง Steve P (

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Great topic indeed. As a recent returnee to the hobby I am still trying many approaches to painting. Whilst getting good quality results with car type acrylics (Halfords for those in the UK) and clear topcoats I do struggle to know what to do with the inevitable "touch ups" needed or small parts than can only be brushed. How do others handle that? Any top tips?
Most recently I have been using humbrol acrylic spray cans and matched humbrol products for hand paining and touch up. Again getting a true colour match between the tow is a challenge.
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๐ Figures (as in Crew) to Put on your Models
3 months ago by
๐ฌ๐ง Steve P (

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Pat
I am a novice here and you may already be aware but there are a reasonable number on various print sites such as CGTrader that can be 3d printed and pretty reasonable costs.
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๐ Navy Day at KMBC
3 months ago by
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Iโll be there. Itโs a really welcoming club with some great modellers
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๐ Ton Class Minesweeper
4 months ago by
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Thanks Doug
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๐ Ton Class Minesweeper
4 months ago by
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Thanks Fred I will give them a try
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๐ Ton Class Minesweeper
4 months ago by
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Ready for my next project whilst still incapacitated after a knee op.
I am leaning towards a Ton class Minesweeper of the early seventies, ideally the UK HMS Bronington but am struggling to find a plan. Anyone know where I can source one?
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated
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๐ฌ Re: Aeronaut Anna 3
8 months ago by
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Beautifully built boatโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ
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๐ Shapeways
8 months ago by
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Hi Tim
The original armourment was a single bow mounted 40 mm Bofors gun and a twin 20 mm Oerlikon cannon aft. These along with 4 deck mounted torpedos.
There is a lot of deck detail in the Slec kit with lockers mounts etc..
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๐ Shapeways
8 months ago by
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Thanks great tip!
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๐ Shapeways
8 months ago by
๐ฌ๐ง Steve P (

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Thanks Neil
Battlecrafts look superb, but unfortunately the Slec Perkasa is at an odd scale of 1:40 โน๏ธ
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๐ Shapeways
8 months ago by
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Morning all
I am building the 31 inch Perkasa from Slec in the UK and know that in the past Shapeways sold 3D printed deck guns etc... Does anyone know if any other companies produce these since Shapeways closed down?
Any direction would be greatly welcomed
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๐ Boat storage case
11 months ago by
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Thanks Chris, helpful and nice boat!
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๐ Boat storage case
11 months ago by
๐ฌ๐ง Steve P (

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Hi all
Does anyone have a plan for a simple boat storage / transport case. I am never sure on what to do with the open side, hinge, slide in etc...?
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๐ Model Slipway Sentinel
1 year ago by
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Really helpful Fred, thank you
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๐ Model Slipway Sentinel
1 year ago by
๐ฌ๐ง Steve P (

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In a weak moment I bought a partially completed Model Slipway Sentinel that needs work. Does anyone know where I can source a copy of the original plan / instruction booklet to help with the refurb?
Any help would be welcomed
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